Why do flagship Android phones still lack 10Gbps USB-C file transfer like iPhone 16 Pro?
I regularly back up 50–100GB of files, so fast USB transfer speeds matter a lot to me.
The iPhone 16 Pro supports USB-C with up to 10Gbps transfer speeds. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, one of the most premium Android flagships, only supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)—half the speed.
This feels like a huge missed opportunity. USB-C can support 10Gbps (and even more), so why are Android manufacturers not taking full advantage of this in 2025, especially on $1000+ phones?...
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I regularly back up 50–100GB of files, so fast USB transfer speeds matter a lot to me.
The iPhone 16 Pro supports USB-C with up to 10Gbps transfer speeds. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, one of the most premium Android flagships, only supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)—half the speed.
This feels like a huge missed opportunity. USB-C can support 10Gbps (and even more), so why are Android manufacturers not taking full advantage of this in 2025, especially on $1000+ phones?...
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Google Contacts on Android no longer allows any third-party accounts to save contacts to?
I've been using Google Contacts on Android, and in the past I was able to allow third party synced address books to be displayed - and also to select these when saving new contacts.
I can still view contacts synced by other apps, but now they only allow to choose a Google account and the device as a storage point if I want to save new contacts ... but no other accounts? WTF is going on?...
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I've been using Google Contacts on Android, and in the past I was able to allow third party synced address books to be displayed - and also to select these when saving new contacts.
I can still view contacts synced by other apps, but now they only allow to choose a Google account and the device as a storage point if I want to save new contacts ... but no other accounts? WTF is going on?...
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Material 3 Expressive’s new loading indicator is live in Androi
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/material-3-expressive-loading-indicator/
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Material 3 Expressive’s new loading indicator is already in Android 16
Google’s new design language video starts with a pull-to-refresh that turns M3 into “Material 3 Expressive,” with a new loading indicator.
Google restores Nextcloud users' file access on Android
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/nextcloud-accuses-google-of-big-tech-gatekeeping-over-android-app-permissions/
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/nextcloud-accuses-google-of-big-tech-gatekeeping-over-android-app-permissions/
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Google restores Nextcloud user’s file access on Android
Nextcloud’s public story of Play Store problems seems to have helped.
[MrMobile] Motorola Razr Ultra Review: The Best Flip Phone (Isn't Perfect)
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Motorola Razr Ultra Review: The Best Flip Phone (Isn't Perfect)
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[MOTOROLA RAZR ULTRA REVIEW]
Yes it’s another Razr – but this time around, nostalgia for the name isn’t part of the game…
[MOTOROLA RAZR ULTRA REVIEW]
Yes it’s another Razr – but this time around, nostalgia for the name isn’t part of the game…
Switch to Android. MUTAHAR SCREAMS!
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✂️ You should use Android. MUTAHAR SCREAMS!
22 seconds · Clipped by Kingkor Roy Tirtho · Original video "Apple Wants To Break The Law..." by SomeOrdinaryGamers
Not Quite a Foldable, Not Quite a Phone, Quite Amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgGm53ENF2I
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Using the Surface Duo 2...4 years later
There was a brief time, where brands tried to execute a foldable-like device, but without needing a flexible display...
Check out my other video about some tiny phones from Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e27TfHibTg
Join the Discord! The Hideout…
Check out my other video about some tiny phones from Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e27TfHibTg
Join the Discord! The Hideout…
Xiaomi's XRing O1 chipset shines in Geekbench debut aboard the Xiaomi 15S Pro
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-s-XRing-O1-chipset-shines-in-Geekbench-debut-aboard-the-Xiaomi-15S-Pro.1018948.0.html
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Xiaomi's XRing O1 chipset shines in Geekbench debut aboard the Xiaomi 15S Pro
Xiaomi's new self-developed chipset, XRing O1, has now seemingly made its first trip to Geekbench. The SoC stuns in the leaked benchmark listing, with scores not far away from Qualcomm's current-gen flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
vivo X200 Ultra VS X100 Ultra Portraits Comparison (Both OriginOS 4 & 5 On The X100 Ultra)
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vivo X200 Ultra VS X100 Ultra Portraits Comparison (Both OriginOS 4 & 5 On The X100 Ultra)
Included in this video: Portrait comparison, in the first part of the video the x100 Ultra is running OriginOS 4 and in the second part of the video, it is running OriginOS 5.
It's only fair to try it on both OS to see if it really got downgraded.
Did…
It's only fair to try it on both OS to see if it really got downgraded.
Did…
Motorola Razr Ultra Review: The Best Flip Phone (Isn't Perfect) - MrMobile
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Motorola Razr Ultra Review: The Best Flip Phone (Isn't Perfect)
Sponsored by Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/mrmobile and use code MrMobile at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!
[MOTOROLA RAZR ULTRA REVIEW]
Yes it’s another Razr – but this time around, nostalgia for the name isn’t part of the game…
[MOTOROLA RAZR ULTRA REVIEW]
Yes it’s another Razr – but this time around, nostalgia for the name isn’t part of the game…
Coding Without a Laptop - Two Weeks with AR Glasses and Linux on Android | Hold The Robot
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Coding Without a Laptop - Two Weeks with AR Glasses and Linux on Android | Hold The Robot
I recently learned something that blew my mind;
Are we officially entering the AI era for smartphones?
It really feels like almost every major brand is rolling out AI-powered features on their phones. Now the question is: who’s going to stand out by doing something truly different?For text-based AI, I’m already used to using GPT for most things. But when it comes to photo-related AI features on phones, I’ve started paying more attention.The built-in AI editing in Apple Photos (like object removal) works surprisingly well most of the time.
Samsung has some clever tools like “Circle to Search”, wh...
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It really feels like almost every major brand is rolling out AI-powered features on their phones. Now the question is: who’s going to stand out by doing something truly different?For text-based AI, I’m already used to using GPT for most things. But when it comes to photo-related AI features on phones, I’ve started paying more attention.The built-in AI editing in Apple Photos (like object removal) works surprisingly well most of the time.
Samsung has some clever tools like “Circle to Search”, wh...
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What strategies can we use to deal with obnoxious Android behavior?
What strategies can we use to deal with obnoxious Android behavior?
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I appreciate you adding your input to my threads. I have Galaxy on Android 11. I did go through the archived thread.
Tip: Make your slow Android phone GREAT AGAIN
I did adhere to the procedure outlined in this thread. I gave the background process limit of 4. ...
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What strategies can we use to deal with obnoxious Android behavior?
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I appreciate you adding your input to my threads. I have Galaxy on Android 11. I did go through the archived thread.
Tip: Make your slow Android phone GREAT AGAIN
I did adhere to the procedure outlined in this thread. I gave the background process limit of 4. ...
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Qualcomm confirms late September launch for Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-confirms-late-September-launch-for-Snapdragon-8-Elite-2.1019401.0.html
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Qualcomm confirms late September launch for Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
Qualcomm has revealed the dates for its next Snapdragon Summit. It will take place in late September, and smartphones powered by the SoC are expected to surface in October.
NotebookLM makes its Android debut, complete with Audio Overviews
https://www.androidauthority.com/notebooklm-app-2-3558993/
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NotebookLM makes its Android debut, complete with Audio Overviews (Update: Official)
Google's been teasing NotebookLM apps for weeks now, and today the Android release makes an early appearance in the Play Store.
Google rolling out ‘Find Hub’ update on Android
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/google-find-hub-update/
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Google rolling out ‘Find Hub’ update on Android
As announced at The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google has now rolled out the “Find Hub” update that rebrands “Find My Device.”
Files by Google is also getting a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive (APK teardown)
https://www.androidauthority.com/files-by-google-material-3-expressive-apk-teardown-3558907/
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Files by Google is also getting a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive (APK teardown)
Files by Google is the latest app spotted integrating Material 3 Expressive, showcasing new button layouts, progress bar changes, and more!
Latest One UI 8 Build Adds Android 16’s Live Updates Support to Now Bar
https://sammyguru.com/latest-one-ui-8-build-adds-android-16-live-updates-to-now-bar/
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Latest One UI 8 Build Adds Android 16’s Live Updates Support to Now Bar
In a recent development, DevOfIpos has spotted what could be how the Now Bar with Live Updates support would look.
Standby for Hub Mode: Google wants to turn your Android phone into a smart display
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Standby for Hub Mode: Google wants to turn your Android phone into a smart display
Google may be developing an Android equivalent to iOS's Standby Mode, which will let you transform your Android phone into a smart display.
Google Wallet requiring 'verify' authentication to even open the app
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/18/google-wallet-app-verify/
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Google Wallet requiring authentication to even open the app after a few minutes
In 2024, Google Wallet introduced a “verify it’s you” requirement, and now appears to be extending that to the entire Android app.